GOP Senators Block January 6 Commission , That Would Investigate Capitol Riot .<br />The vote of 54 to 35 in favor of legislation <br />that would form the commission fell short of the <br />60 Senate votes needed to ensure its passage.<br />Six GOP Senators crossed the aisle, <br />joining Democrats in voting to form <br />the commission.<br />GOP Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell <br />led the effort to block its formation.<br />I do not believe the additional extraneous commission that Democratic leaders want would uncover crucial new facts or promote healing, Sen. Mitch McConnell, (R-KY), <br />via 'The New York Times'.<br />Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer chastised <br />Senate Republicans before the vote, <br />referring to the commission as "an American obligation.".<br />What are you afraid of, the truth? Are you afraid that Donald Trump’s big lie will be dispelled?, Sen. Chuck Schumer, (D-NY), <br />via 'The New York Times'.<br />The commission would have been similar to the <br />one formed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, .<br />with the intention of gaining a comprehensive <br />understanding into how the U.S. Capitol came to be <br />breached on Jan. 6 for the first time since the War of 1812
